THE IMPACT OF INCLUSION ON THE PROVISION OF HIGH QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN A WELSH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Author
Herd, Samuel
Date
2014Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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The concept of educating students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
(SEND) in mainstream education is continuingly being examined and debated along
with its impact on students and physical educators. This study aimed to highlight the
potential barriers teachers face when including pupils with SEND in Physical
Education (PE) lessons along with the impact this has on the provision of High
Quality Physical Education (HQPE). To assess these aims, five PE teachers
provided their thoughts and experiences on issues related to inclusion and HQPE
during individual semi-structured interviews. Data from the interviews was analysed
using an inductive method which led to the emergence of themes. Results identified
the main barriers to inclusion were the provision of specific department resources
and barriers concerning teacher and pupil relationships, teaching support was
identified as an enabler to inclusion within the school. This study also provided
participants with the opportunity to highlight various teaching methods which they
use to achieve certain outcomes of HQPE. It was found that the school generally
manages to effectively include pupils with SEND in PE. However, further efforts need
to be made to provide methods that are more creative to improve the success of
achieving the outcomes of HQPE for all learners.
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DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION